One of the rising actor in the Kapuso Network, Derrick Monasterio, is not only blessed with good looks and physique that's worth envying but he is also given with so much talent.  A versatile artist who can act, sing, and paint.
Derrick, who was recently seen in the Kapuso series "Inday Will Always Love You" and "Dragon Lady" and the movie "Wild and Free" will have a new place to showcase his acting and singing skills - the stage of the iconic Filipino musical "Rak Of Aegis" at the PETA Theatre Center.

Derrick has actually been posting videos of himself singing covers on his instagram (@derrickmonasterio). A must see on a different perspective.

Starting this July, Derrick will take on the role of Tolits in the longest-running original Pinoy musical.

In an interview with GMA Netwrok during the "Rak Of Aegis" press launch last June 3 at the PETA Theatre Center, Derrick shared," Before I went into acting, I really loved singing. So when I saw an opportunity, I decided to audition. I was already a fan, as I've seen Rak of Aegis before, and now I'm happy to be actually part of the cast.

Derrick also shared that he made sure to clear his schedule so he has he chance to audition.

"Rak of Aegis" returns on July 5 and will run until September 29 at the PETA Theatre Center. For ticket inquiries, contact TicketWorld at 891-9999 or visit ticketworld.com.ph

Derrick Monasterio with Mommy Angie

When its about love scenes in the big screen perhaps the movie of Derrick Monasterio and Sanya Lopez can be considered as today's sizzling hot. Provocative in an artistic way, wild and free. Everyone talks about this upcoming movie 'Wild and Free'. Just recently a bloggers conference was held at the 38 Valencia events place where Derrick Monasterio and Sanya Lopez bravely took the heated questions from the bloggers.

Wild and free? And they are indeed wild and free in answering the questions of bloggers during the BlogCon of Wild and Free. They are carefree and truthful in giving their replies to the questions.

Wild and Free have been the talk of the town after the release of its movie trailer. It has become controversial and netizens could not get enough of the very daring and bold scenes of Sanya and Derrick.


Netizens expressed their surprise and enthusiasm to see the two Kapuso stars tackle more mature roles. Mature to the point that you'll actually believe it is happening and realistic.Direk Connie Macatuno revealed that even Derrick's girl will get jealous.

Derrick admitted that he was reluctant during their first scene and he truthfully shared that he was getting affected in some parts of it but of course it's a work that need to be done professionally.  He also shared that "Nakakatakot kasi baka bigla akong masampal. Syempre ko, na-envision ko na agad yung magiging takbo ng scene,  kung ano yung mangyayari," explains the23-year-old actor. Though they were shooting love scenes, Derrick said he knew his limitations.


"Syempre faithful ka rin dapat kung ano yung hindi dapat gawin, kasi respeto kay Sanya. Just like Derrick, Sanya explained that she felt her heart in her throat when she did her first intimate scene with her leading man.

"Nandun po kasi talaga yung kaba, pero natutunan naming na maging open lang kami, na hindi ito bastos, may mga eksena na magiging totoo at madadala ka talaga kahit hindi naman sabihin, sayo na gawin mo. Ganito naman ang ginagawa ng totoong lovers. Sex is part of the relationship," explained by Sanya.

Sanya clarified that she did not feel violated doing the sensitive scenes. She is also thankful that Derrick is a true gentleman.

"Nakatulong po sa akin na gentleman po talaga si Derrick at close po talaga kami."

"Pag po kasi andon ka na sa set at nandoon ang respect sa isa't isa, magagawa n'yo ang bawat eksena nang maayos."

Wild and Free tells the story of Ellie, an independent and self-supporting woman, working as a part-time TNVS (transport network vehicle service) driver, picks up Jake (Derrick), a man from his past.


While on trip, the two reminisce their happy times, when they were still a couple.

Ellie and Jake met up three years before, while they were commuting.

They instantly hit it off and their attraction led to a relationship.

However, complications arise when Jack discovers that Ellie got a little secret, a huge impact in Jack's life.

The movie is directed by Connie S. Macatuno and is showing in cinemas on October 10.

For more updates, follow Regal Entertainment Inc on Fcebook, @RegalFilms on Twitter, @RegalFilms50 on IG nd Regal Cinema channel on YouTube.

Award-winning Kapuso actress Barbie Forteza returns to primetime as she spreads good vibes and kilig via GMA Network’s latest offering ‘Inday Will Always Love You’ beginning Monday, May 21.
Produced by GMA News and Public Affairs, the newest rom-com series puts the Queen City of the South in the spotlight as it showcases the unique beauty and rich culture of Cebu making it one of the top destinations for international and local tourism. ‘Inday Will Always Love You’ will also paint the stories of Cebuanos and of the Filipino family as seen through the eyes of the Manila Girl Happylou Magtibay, played by Barbie.

A bubbly and optimistic girl, Inday Happylou is a lechon store assistant whose life makes a topsy-turvy turn when she makes a career move away from Manila in search for her father in Cebu.
Sharing her excitement over her upcoming primetime series, Barbie says that ‘Inday Will Always Love You’ is the perfect project for her after the success of her last series ‘Meant to Be’.

“Wala akong maisip na iba pang comeback na show kasi talagang binigyan ito ng effort. Teasers pa lang, kita n’yo na agad yung visuals, yung story relatable talaga. And natutuwa ako kasi kapag nagpo-post ako ng teasers, yung mga Cebuano ang nag-comment kasi andun sila mismo. Sobrang excited sila. Nakakatuwa kasi parang nilibot namin sila sa Cebu,” she shares.
Joining Barbie in spreading kilig is Kapuso heartthrob Derrick Monasterio who in the series plays Patrick, a rich Cebuano bachelor. ‘Inday Will Always Love You’ also marks the return to the small screen of the much-loved DerBie love team after their successful team-up in ‘The Half Sisters’.

Meanwhile, playing her good friend Ernest is another Kapuso heartthrob Juancho Trivino.

Adding color to Happylou’s journey of love and family drama are some of the country’s veteran actors led by Ricky Davao, Manilyn Reynes, Nova Villa, and Tina Paner.
Viewers should also look forward to the characters of Kim Rodriguez and Super Tekla as well as the all-grown up "Lumen Twins" Charisse and Charlotte Hermoso.
‘Inday Will Always Love You’ also features New Zealand-based Pinoy vlogger and Internet Star Kimpoy Feliciano, as well as character actor Buboy Villar and Fliptop Artists Mzhayt and Price Tagg.

At the helm of this upcoming series are directors Monti Parungao and Rember Gelera with head writers Zig Dulay and Nathan Arciaga.



Catch ‘Inday Will Always Love You’ weekdays beginning May 21 on GMA Telebabad.




Kapuso viewers abroad can also catch ‘Inday Will Always Love You’ on GMA Pinoy TV. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com.

Derrick Monasterio is very excited with his upcoming album next year. Aside from his new single "Give Me One More Chance" they're still working out other songs to be featured on his album and it will be under GMA Records. If you ask me I only know him as an actor and a dancer. I mostly see him on his teleseryes like The Half Sister, Vampire ang Daddy Ko and Dangwa. Now Derrick offers more and he is now into singing. According to him singing is his first love.
During our interview with Derrick, he shared that he started acting. Now that his now known as an actor it is just right time to also share his talent in singing. On his album there will be original songs that he'll be singing and since his forte is more on the ballad side, expect more love songs from him.
2016 will be a fruitful one for Derrick, aside from his new single he will be having a new teleserye with Kapuso sweetheart Bea Binene entitled "Ana Abandonada". According to Derrick it is another blessing for him and he is looking forward to his new show because he will be working again with Bea, they've worked together with different show and has been part in Bea Binene's docu tv show in GMA News TV and he is also one of Bea's 18 roses during her debut.

Derrick said that he is very happy how GMA Network and GMA Artist Center is handling his career, so much opportunity for him to show all his talents. He would love to do a movie soon even an indie film.

Take a glimpse on this video during Derrick Monasterio's Blogcon:









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